# Installation

**Ensure Composer is Installed**\
Before installing the framework, ensure that [Composer](https://getcomposer.org/) is installed on your system. Composer is essential for managing dependencies.Before installing the framework, make sure that you have got composer installed.

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I**nstall the Framework**\
To install the framework, execute the following command in your terminal:Installing could be done through this command

`composer require mad-sy/mad_framework --yourcustomname`

**Optional: Install Tailwind CSS**\
If you plan to use **Tailwind CSS**, we’ve provided a pre-configured package that includes commonly used components such as navigation and authentication forms. To set it up, run the following commands:

`npm install`

`npm run dev`

**Database Setup**

The next step is to set up the necessary database tables. In the `database` folder, you will find a SQL file containing the table definitions. Copy the contents of this file and run the migration through your SQL command line to create the required tables.

**Important:** Ensure your database credentials in the `.env` file are correct to establish a proper connection.

**Run the Application**\
To run the application locally, you have two options:

* You can use **Laravel Herd** if you have it installed.
* Alternatively, you can start the built-in PHP server by running

`php -S localhost:127.0.0.1`